Brian From

The Common Good Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 2244 episodes

The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chan...

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Lazaro Lopez, Director of Correctional Programs at Prison Fellowship 14.12.2024 8:32

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Hebrew Expert, Melissa Briggs explains Biblical names of God, which illuminate the Lord's powerful and compassionate nature. 13.12.2024 9:27

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How Does Christmas Provide Peace? 13.12.2024 48:57

The Gospel Coalition on X: "Christmas means that, through the grace of God and the incarnation, peace with God is available; and if you make peace with God, then you can go out and make peace with everybody else. And the more people who embrace the gospel and do that, the better off the world is. Christmas," Jonathan Merritt on X: "5 Guidelines to Help You Maintain a Relationship Despite Disagreem...

Help Food for the Poor Feed Children for a Year 12.12.2024 1:18:22

Across Latin America and the Caribbean, countless children face the harsh reality of hunger and a lack of clean water. Many are forced to scavenge through dumps just to find a scrap of food, and the journey to find water often involves walking miles through dangerous conditions. But you have the power to change that. With your generous gift, you can provide a hungry child with two meals a day for...

The Little Known Story of Joseph 10.12.2024 50:43

SNY on X: ""KING COHEN, HE HAS DELIVERED! THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE, INCLUDING WHEN I GOT MARRIED AND MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN!" An absolutely giddy @sal_licata reacts to the Mets landing Juan Soto 🤣 https://t.co/WQiMyrCehi" Chris Vannini on X: "Boy was this a sad thing to read. This is going to stick with me for a long time. https://t.co/RtugCrpkEZ https://t.co/cJSfujnlGN" Pope Francis Thi...

Dr. David Horsager is CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index 06.12.2024 12:04

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Becky Murray, the founder and CEO of One by One 06.12.2024 10:07

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Adam Holz from Plugged In talks Gladiator 2 and Wicked 06.12.2024 11:01

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Combating Anxiety, Depression and Stress this Christmas Season 06.12.2024 41:37

Derek Wayne on X: "I don’t know anything about Brian Thompson but my heart aches for his wife and children today. I pray they can find some peace in the weeks and months ahead and that law enforcement bring the killer to justice. Source: Mail Online https://t.co/6oV5MtP1oE" Greg Laurie on X: "For some, the holiday season can be incredibly difficult. One article noted, “While the holidays can be fi...

Can We Love the Bible and Ignore Paul? 05.12.2024 51:05

Winning the Pro-Life Battles, Losing the Persuasion War Protestia on X: ""Go to hell, Paul!!!!!!!!" Baptist pastor preaches that he "can't even look" at Paul's "problematic and antithetical" bible verses anymore because they are "so out of alignment with Jesus." https://t.co/GYDQu7PiMf" Desiring God on X: "Save this video for when you need to share the heart of the gospel with someone who needs ho...

Sarah Walton: "What If I Sin Too Much-Will God Still Forgive Me?" 04.12.2024 10:41

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Pastor Jim Scudder discusses Quentin Road's Christmas Luminary Hike 04.12.2024 10:14

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Food For The Poor’s Anitra Parmele on how you can give on this Giving Tuesday 04.12.2024 18:53

Anitra Parmele , on-air fundraiser for Food for the Poor, joins Brian From this Giving Tuesday with an opportunity to be part of the solution To give to Food for the Poor call 855-901-4673 or visit 1160Hope.com/FoodForThePoor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If You Could Spend Time with One New Testament Figure Other than Jesus, Who would it be? 03.12.2024 50:50

The Post-Christian Morality of ‘Wicked’ Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Misunderstood Drew on X: "Gotta go Paul. Couldn’t pass up a day with that mystic/genius." Jason Howerton on X: "I’m getting “revival” vibes. @howertonjosh this feels like one of those moments where all it’s going to take is the strike of a match at the perfect moment to start a wildfire that reverberates through space & time. Brin...

The Importance of Gratitude 28.11.2024 47:15

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Calvin University business professor Tom Betts explains how Christians can enjoy Black Friday without being materialistic 27.11.2024 9:31

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Should Politics Dictate Who You Spend Time with this Thanksgiving? 26.11.2024 51:56

The Vigilant Fox 🦊 on X: "Bill Maher ERUPTS on Yale Psychiatrist Urging Liberals to Cut Off Trump-Supporting Family Members “You know who I really wouldn’t want to have Thanksgiving dinner with? This overly-educated, extremely stupid, ivory-tower academic. But I would. Because if we ever want this nation https://t.co/Ip1iX3wZ8C" / X Anthony Pompliano 🌪 on X: "Gen Z considers an annual salary of $...

What is the Root of Our Thankfulness? 23.11.2024 48:20

Make the Most of Sunday Mornings: Two Simple Changes What is Salvation? RNS on X: "As organized religion declines, some churches have turned their empty lawns into dog parks — transforming underused space into community assets. https://t.co/4QqDEvTA4A" / X I am total flop and failure | The most powerful 2 minutes that can change your life #BillyGraham See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Do We Actually Care About Character? 22.11.2024 49:11

Christianity Today on X: "Several Christian anti-trafficking organizations are publicly opposing President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US attorney general, former Republican representative Matt Gaetz of Florida. @emlybelz reports: https://t.co/DtKnlMCZUg" / X Three of Trump's Cabinet selections face allegations of sexual misconduct https://fortune.com/well/article/bryan-johnson-live-longer-unrec...

Melissa Briggs: What is the Biblical Hebrew word for "Thanksgiving"? How do we cultivate this in our own lives and in our children's lives? 21.11.2024 9:58

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What Does it Mean that Jesus Promises Us Unshakable Joy? 21.11.2024 48:35

Bob Smietana on X: "Tony Campolo, a sociologist and evangelist who inspired generations of young Christians had died. https://t.co/cIYIv18opO" / X Outspoken™️ on X: "Marjorie Taylor Greene is threatening to expose republicans for sexual assault and hush money payments if they don’t vote to confirm a guy for AG who is an alleged sex trafficker nominated by an adjudicated rapist and the king of hush...

Lizette Miller & Dioany Yosuino with Operation Christmas Child 20.11.2024 10:40

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Dr. Joannie DeBrito, licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist on Surviving Thanksgiving and enduring the worst relatives while remaining civil and calm. 20.11.2024 10:44

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Andrew Montonera, author of By Life or By Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam 20.11.2024 10:15

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Todd Komarnicki talks about the new film "BONHOEFFER: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." 19.11.2024 10:35

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